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ICJ Hearings Begin (Timor-Leste v. Australia)

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) begins proceedings today, instituted by Timor-Leste against Australia, on the request for the indication of provisional measures. The complaint is in regard to the seizure and the subsequent detention, by “the agents of Australia of documents, data and other property which belongs to Timor-Leste and/or which Timor-Leste has the right to protect under international law”.

Members of the Delegation of Timor-Leste at the opening of the hearings.